SCB Bulletin Board Tag: field

ASwanson on "Rare Plant Treasure Hunt and Field Trip"

ASwanson — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:13:28 +0000

The California Native Plant Society has recently begun a program called the Rare Plant Treasure Hunt (www.cnps.org/cnps/rareplants/treasurehunt). The purpose is to inform conservation efforts by updating occurence records in the CNDDB of rare plants throughout California and to get as many volunteers as possible involved. If you are interested in being involved or leading a trip please contact treasurehunt@cnps.org

Also a Rare Plant Treasure Hunt field trip into the Mojave desert is planned for May 5-8th with Steve Hartman. For more information and to RSVP go to http://www.meetup.com/Rare-Plant-Treasure-Hunt/.

WendyBoes on "Seasonal Field Botanist(s) position"

WendyBoes — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:08:39 +0000

Adaptive Management Services Enterprise Team is recruiting for a seasonal Biological Science Technician (plants) and/or Botanist. Much of the season’s work will take place in the Shasta-Trinity, Cleveland and Angeles National Forests. This is a great opportunity to visit and botanize in various parts of California!

Major duties: The primary duties will include conducting invasive, rare, threatened and endangered plant surveys at various locations in California, though mainly in the Shasta-Trinity N.F. This includes writing vegetation description narratives and site evaluation; field data management; identification of plants to a species level; and other related tasks.

Position requirements: Ability and willingness to travel extensively, experience in field botany including successful completion of a plant taxonomy course, current driver’s license, physically fit and ability to safely navigate in variable terrain with poison oak and other hazards, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work well in groups and independently with little supervision, strong organizational skills, commitment to completion of work group’s goals and teamwork.

Position starts April-May.

Positions and Salary: The positions offered are seasonal GS-7 ($19.49/ hr) biological science technicians (plants) or GS-9 Botanist ($23.85/ hr) which are based upon experience level. Please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/ for a full description of qualification requirements.

Please Contact:
Wendy Boes at 530-478-6886
wboes@fs.fed.us

naomi on "Spring 2009 Field trips posted"

naomi — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:59:02 +0000

SCB Spring 2009 field trips have been posted.
http://socalbot.org/trips.php

Please send comments on additional field trip suggestions. Thanks!

smarkos on "Job: Public Programs Coordinator, Berkeley"

smarkos — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:36:41 +0000

JOB POSTING: Coordinator of Public Programs

This exciting position has independent programmatic responsibility for the development and implementation of 25+ weekend workshops each season (predominantly between March and August). Chooses scientific course topics, appropriate instructors, and field locations for 20-25 weekend workshops that are conducted on botanical and ecological subjects at locations throughout the state. Administers the program according to policies set by UC Berkeley. Ensures fiscal success of the public program. Conducts all aspects of administration needed to implement the public programs. Other responsibilities include desktop publishing, community building, and fundraising.

Interested applicants, please see application under UC Berkeley job # 008989. Ideal start date, November 15, 2008

For more information and a copy of the full job description, please contact Staci Markos (smarkos@berkeley.edu) 510-643-7008.

StaciMarkos on "Desert Mountains Workshop"

StaciMarkos — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:43:53 +0000

This workshop will focus on the field identification of both common and rare species. The Granite Mountains Desert Research Center will serve as our homebase from which to explore the sky islands of the Mojave. We will travel up to 100 miles each day and hikes will be moderately strenuous. We will be collecting in the field and evenings will be spent identifying collections and preparing herbarium specimens at the research center.

Course fee ($450/$475) includes accommodations, meals, and transportation for the duration of the workshop. Camping will be at a private campground with a pit toilet and stored water.

http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/2008/index.html

Contact: Anna Larsen (alrsen@berkeley.edu; 510-643-7008)

Anonymous on "Full-time field botanist needed in Riverside County"

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:02:47 +0000

Description
The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program is seeking a field biologist to assist with rare plant surveys in western Riverside County, California. We are seeking staff for our plant field crew to conduct surveys for sensitive plant species in a variety of habitats throughout the county. The hired biologist will work under the direction of the Botany Program Lead. Depending on workload and prior experience, the hired crew may have the opportunity to develop skills pertaining to ArcGIS, database management, herbarium preparation, and other office functions. Additionally, as time allows, the hired crew may have an opportunity to participate in mammal, bird, herpetology and/or invertebrate sensitive species surveys as well.

Application Deadline: February 11, 2008

Pay
Salary ranges from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour, depending on experience, paid bi-weekly. Positions are full-time, permanent and include vacation and sick time, medical insurance, and retirement savings plan.

Examples of Duties
Learn to identify common and rare plant species in western Riverside County; Participate in targeted searches for rare plant species; Identify and record information on plant species and habitat attributes associated with rare plants species; Estimate percent cover of plant species using a variety of methods; Gather population information about rare plant species; Prepare maps and assist in planning field surveys; Work in tough, uneven terrain; Deal with both hot and cold environmental conditions; Hike up to 8 miles in a day; Complete assigned tasks with a minimum of direct supervision in a timely fashion. Additionally, field biologists will be expected to operate 4WD vehicles and digital equipment. Biologists will also be expected to carry a 25–30 pound backpack and may occasionally camp in the field.

Qualifications
Required qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in biology, ecology, plant science, botany or related field. Work towards a bachelor’s degree (with biology related course work) and one or more years of field botany experience may also be acceptable.

Preferred qualifications include some or all of the following: experience using a dichotomous key, especially the Jepson Manual, knowledge of Southern California flora, experience estimating percent cover for plant species, one or more years of field experience with plants.

Other Requirements
A valid U.S. Driver’s License and U.S. citizenship, or the ability to work legally in the U.S. (Declaration of Permission to Work form), are required.

These positions are full-time and intended to last at least 12 months. Qualified and interested candidates should email their resume and a cover letter to:

Diane Menuz
hiring@biomonitoringrca.org